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Free-agent LB Dan Connor, who recently tried out with the Atlanta Falcons, has taken a job with Division II West Chester University as an assistant coach. Connor hasn't officially retired from football.

Updating a previous report, New York Giants LB Dan Connor (neck) was downgraded from questionable to doubtful to return in the Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys. He suffered a burner in the neck area in the first half.

New York Giants LB Dan Connor (neck) left the Week 1 game against the Dallas Cowboys in the second quarter due to a burner. He is on the sidelines, and the team tested the strength in his neck. Connor's return is questionable.

Updating a previous item, a New York Giants spokesman said Sunday, July 7, that LB Dan Connor had spoken with the club and was cooperating with the authorities in Philadelphia. Connor's arrest is the 30th involving an active player since the Super Bowl, according to a chart kept by the San Diego Union-Tribune. Connor, 27, was trying to enter a terminal at the airport when a TSA officer saw the knife on an X-ray machine and notified cops. Connor, a two-time All-American at Penn State from Wallingford, Pa., was charged with possession of a weapon.

New York Giants LB Mark Herzlich, who lined up with the first-team defense throughout the team's organized team activities and minicamp, is expected to be the starter at middle linebacker when training camp begins on July 26. He's aware that the job appears to be his to secure and has been "very commanding," according to defensive coordinator Perry Fewell. "He's taken a leadership role out there and I think he has some good respect from his teammates in some of the things he's done in the OTAs. Obviously, we want to find out what happens when the pads come on." LB Dan Connor figured to stand a good chance to starter in the middle, but he's been unable to displace Herzlich.

Fantasy Tip: This is worthy news for those in deep IDP leagues. Watch how training camp unfolds to see if Herzlich maintains his appeal.

The Dallas Cowboys asked LB Dan Connor to take a cut in pay, according to a source. If Connor refuses the request, he could be released, although the team values his ability to play linebacker in a 4-3 scheme and would like to keep him because of his experience in that alignment.

Dallas Cowboys OT Doug Free and LB Dan Connor could both be cut this offseason to save the team about $10 million in cap space, according to Nick Eaton of DallasCowboys.com. The Cowboys are $20 million over the salary cap without re-signing any of their free agents.

Updating a previous report, Dallas Cowboys LB Dan Connor (neck) said he is not sure if he will be able to play Week 9 after suffering what he called a stinger in Week 8. He underwent X-rays on his neck but they came back negative and is scheduled to undergo more tests this week.